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Cardiovascular Health News
Many cardiac devices approved by process that often does not require new clinical data: A Study
Many cardiac implantable electronic device models currently in use were approved via a Food and Drug Administration review process in which the models were assumed safe and effective based on approval of prior versions of the device, according to a study in the January 22/29 issue of JAMA. "In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews high-risk … [Read more...]
First stroke guidelines for women: University of Alabama
While stroke occurrences have been on a consistent decline in the United States since the early 1900s, more women are still dying from them than are men. To aid in curbing these deaths, first-of-their-kind stroke-prevention guidelines for women have been released with the help of one University of Alabama at Birmingham expert. Stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death for … [Read more...]
Cholesterol levels improve with weight loss, healthy fat-rich diet: University of California Study
A University of California, San Diego School of Medicine study finds that weight loss programs that provide healthy fats, such as olive oil in the Mediterranean diet, or a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet have similar impacts on pound-shedding. More specifically, the researchers report that a meal plan rich in walnuts, which are high in polyunsaturated fats, has a significant … [Read more...]
30 minutes of exercise can reduce heart attack risk by 50%: University of Kentucky Study
It's National Heart Month -- a good time to think more deeply about your health and how to make heart-healthy lifestyle choices. "More people know about heart health now than they did 20 years ago," said Dr. Gretchen Wells, Director of Women's Heart Health at the Gill Heart Institute. "But we still have a lot of work to do, especially with women, whose symptoms can be different … [Read more...]
Using progesterone for hot flashes shown safe for women’s cardiovascular health: University of British Columbia Study
Treatment with progesterone, a naturally occurring hormone that has been shown to alleviate severe hot flashes and night sweats in post-menopausal women, poses little or no cardiovascular risk, according to a new study by the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health. The findings, published today in PLOS ONE, help to dispel a major impediment to widespread … [Read more...]
Shingles linked to increased risk of stroke in young adults: University College London Study
Having shingles may increase the risk of having a stroke years later, according to research published in the January 2, 2014, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After people recover from chickenpox, the virus … [Read more...]
Restart the Heart: No Touching
Like the name suggests, sudden cardiac arrest can come on without warning and is a leading cause of death for adults over the age of 40. For people who may be at risk, doctors may suggest an implantable defibrillator. Now, there’s a new option that can automatically restart a person’s heart — without touching it. Two years ago Randy Fisher was recovering from double knee … [Read more...]
Blacks are at higher risk for first stroke: University of Alabama Study
A first-of-its-kind study found that young blacks, age 45, are at a three times greater risk of having a first stroke than their white counterparts. However, they may not be at a higher risk for the second stroke. George Howard, DrPH, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health professor, recently published key findings from his ongoing research of the … [Read more...]
Slow heart rate does not increase risk of heart disease: A Study
Bradycardia -- a slower than normal heartbeat -- does not increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study conducted by researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The study is published in the Jan.19 online edition of the Journal of American Medical Association Internal Medicine. "For a large majority of people with a heart rate in the 40s … [Read more...]
Cardiac arrests in high-rise buildings: A Canadian Study
Residents of high-rise buildings had better survival rates from cardiac arrests if they lived on the first few floors, and survival was negligible for people living above the 16th floor, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) "As the number of high-rise buildings continues to increase and as population density rises in major urban … [Read more...]
High blood sugar levels could lead to heart attack: University of Leicester Study
Scientists at the University of Leicester have demonstrated for the first time the mechanism by which the level of sugar in your blood can affect the contraction of blood vessels, with potentially dangerous effects on the heart and blood pressure. Researchers led by Dr Richard Rainbow from the University's Department of Cardiovascular Sciences have shown that blood vessels … [Read more...]
Eating citrus fruits may reduce risk of stroke: A French Study
Eating foods that contain vitamin C may reduce your risk of the most common type of hemorrhagic stroke, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 66th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, April 26 to May 3, 2014. Vitamin C is found in fruits and vegetables such as oranges, papaya, peppers, broccoli and strawberries. … [Read more...]
How to improve cardiac arrest survival in three easy steps
Although survival rates for people who suffer cardiac arrest outside a hospital are extremely low in most places, emergency physicians propose three interventions to improve survival rates and functional outcomes in any community and urge additional federal funding for cardiac resuscitation research in an editorial published online in Annals of Emergency Medicine. "As a … [Read more...]
Cangrelor reduces the odds of cardiovascular events by 35 percent in women: A Study
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a staple of modern day medicine in which cardiologists place a stent in a blood vessel around the heart in order to restore blood flow in people with heart disease. Blood thinners allow for the procedure to be completed with a reduced risk of certain complications such as clots. In 2015, a potent intravenous blood thinner, cangrelor, … [Read more...]
Potential treatment for better heart health in hemodialysis patients: Wayne State University Study
Researchers at Wayne State University have discovered a potential way to improve the lipid profiles in patients undergoing hemodialysis that may prevent cardiovascular disease common in these patients. Patients undergoing hemodialysis for kidney failure are at a greater risk for atherosclerosis, a common disease in which plaque builds up inside the arteries. Atherosclerosis can … [Read more...]
Exercise reduces heart disease risk in depressed patients: American College of Cardiology Study
Symptoms of mild to minimal depression were associated with early indicators of heart disease in a research letter published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, but the study found regular exercise seems to reduce the adverse cardiovascular consequences of depression. Depression has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and other physical … [Read more...]
Sugar-sweetened drinks linked to increased visceral fat: American Heart Association Study
Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages every day was associated with an increase in a particular type of body fat that may affect diabetes and heart disease risk, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation. Data from the Framingham Heart Study -- federally supported, ongoing research that has advanced the understanding of cardiovascular … [Read more...]
School lunches may cause high blood pressure because of too much sodium in their diets: CDC report
New findings show that many Americans are at risk for high blood pressure because of too much sodium in our diets -- and the risk is especially high for children. The study was conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings show that about eight out of every 10 children ages 1 to 3 are at risk for high blood pressure, and the risk goes up with age: … [Read more...]
Sudden Cardiac Arrest: The Race Factor
Three-hundred-thousand people die each year from sudden cardiac arrest. It happens when the heart’s electrical system malfunctions and blood stops pumping. A study from the American Heart Association shows African Americans are more likely to die from sudden cardiac arrest than Caucasians; but one family refused to be another statistic. It can happen in a matter of … [Read more...]
Sugar implicated in cardiovascular disease risk independent of weight gain: University of Otago Study
Researchers from New Zealand's University of Otago have uncovered evidence that sugar has a direct effect on risk factors for heart disease, and is likely to impact on blood pressure, independent of weight gain. Research Fellow with Otago's Department of Human Nutrition Dr Lisa Te Morenga, Professor Jim Mann and colleagues have conducted a review and meta-analysis of all … [Read more...]
Early menopause increases heart failure risk in smokers: The North American Menopause Society Study
Women who go through menopause early -- at ages 40 to 45 -- have a higher rate of heart failure, according to a new study published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS). Smoking, current or past, raises the rate even more. Research already pointed to a relationship between early menopause and heart disease -- usually … [Read more...]
Eating more fruits, vegetables may cut stroke risk: American Heart Association Study
Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of stroke worldwide, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 20 studies published over the last 19 years to assess the effects of fruit and vegetable consumption on risk of stroke globally. The combined studies involved 760,629 men and women … [Read more...]
Lowering cholesterol naturally with chemically modified wheat fiber: South Dakota State University Study
The saying, "we are what we eat," has never been more true. Nutritionists increasingly emphasize that the nutrients in the foods we consume can potentially create health and reduce disease. Moul Dey, associate professor of health and nutritional sciences at South Dakota State University, would agree. Her research focuses on using wheat fiber to lower cholesterol and prevent … [Read more...]
Protein supplement made from soy and amaranth leads to lowering cholesterol: A Mexican Study
Scientists developed a supplement to maintain optimal health that contributes to the growth and development of children and adolescents. It also prevents osteoporosis and certain cancers such as breast and prostate. Prosoma is a protein supplement made from soy and amaranth, which contributes to lowering cholesterol and preventing osteoporosis, is inexpensive and was created … [Read more...]
Heart function returns to normal after bariatric surgery: European Society of Cardiology Study
Heart function in morbidly obese patients returns to normal after bariatric surgery but not after lifestyle intervention, reveals research published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. The results suggest that bariatric surgery may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in morbidly obese patients. "Obesity is a global problem that is closely linked to … [Read more...]
Blood pressure control key to preventing subsequent strokes: American Heart Association Study
Stroke survivors should control their blood pressure, cholesterol and weight and do moderate physical activity regularly to avoid having another stroke, according to an American Heart Association/American Stroke Association scientific statement. They should also receive other evidence-based therapy specific to their individual health, which may include aspirin therapy or a … [Read more...]
Reason for Heart Arrhythmia to occurs: University of Calgary Study
Researchers have discovered the fundamental biology of calcium waves in relation to heart arrhythmias. The findings published this month in the January 19 edition of Nature Medicine outlines the discovery of this fundamental physiological process that researchers hope will one day help design molecularly tailored medications that correct the pathophysiology. Heart … [Read more...]
Overweight, obesity early in life increase risk of cardiac death: American College of Cardiology Study
Overweight and obesity throughout adulthood, and especially elevated weight in early adulthood, were associated with increased risk of sudden cardiac death in a 32-year study of more than 72,000 women published today in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology. "We found that it is important to maintain a healthy weight throughout adulthood as a way to minimize the risk of sudden … [Read more...]
Food industry can help lower cardiovascular diseases by adding little seaweed to products
Adding seaweed to processed foods such as frozen pizzas, hot dogs and dried pasta will reduce cardiovascular diseases, concludes a new scientific article. One suggestion is to replace 5% of the flour in pizza dough with dried and granulated seaweed. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of premature death … [Read more...]
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